Flood Advisory for Charlotte, FL; DeSoto, FL; Lee, FL
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What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Where: Southeastern DeSoto County in south central Florida... Charlotte County in southwestern Florida... Lee County in southwestern Florida... When: Until 1130 PM EDT.
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Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern DeSoto County in south central Florida... Charlotte County in southwestern Florida... Lee County in southwestern Florida... * WHEN...Until 1130 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 852 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Babcock Webb Wma, Babcock Ranch, Olga, Buckingham, Palmona Park, East Dunbar, Lochmoor Waterway Estates, North Fort Myers, Fort Myers Shores, Suncoast Estates, Tice, Page Field Airport, Gateway and Whiskey Creek. https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued September 2 at 8:53PM EDT until September 2 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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